Slips, trips, and falls account for over 25 percent of workplace injuries, making it the third most common injury that people experience at work. Oftentimes, slip and fall accidents occur as a result of negligence or poor housekeeping practices and could have been entirely avoided. By learning more about how slip and fall accidents happen in the workplace, […]
How many times a year do you make a trip to the grocery store? Most would probably say a few too many. Grocery shopping is rarely someone’s favorite way to spend an evening. The florescent lights, the crowded isles, that item on the list that you just can’t find—grocery stores can be flat out annoying. […]
About 2 million Americans are treated in emergency rooms caused by slip and fall accidents annually. We are in what can be called a slip and fall epidemic that affect a large number of Americans every year. Luckily, Florida law allows you to seek compensation for your injuries under the legal theory of premises liability. […]
Imagine walking down a city street, or perhaps a beach boardwalk, enjoying a day out with your family. The last thing you expect is to encounter a situation where you get injured. Unfortunately, slip and fall accidents happen often and can have life altering consequences, even if the fall seemed minor at the time that […]
If you do not have pictures, videos, or any other visual evidence, establishing fault in a slip and fall accident can be extremely difficult. The old adage says “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, how about, “a picture of a slip and fall accident is worth from tens to hundreds of thousands of […]
This questions bothers people who have sustained injuries as a result of a slip and fall accident in a doctor’s office, examination room, or emergency room: “What legal theory is it, medical malpractice or premises liability?” In other words, when a slip and fall accident in a doctor’s office counts as medical malpractice? And when […]
Slip and fall injuries account for more than 1.2 million visits to hospital emergency room every year, while stores are one of the most common places where such accidents occur in Florida. Florida’s premises liability laws oblige store owners and all other owners of property to ensure a safe environment for their visitors and customers. […]
Having an accident is a difficult experience to endure. Depending on the type of injury, many accidents can leave you worried about your medical and financial future. This is especially true with slip and fall injuries. If you have encountered a slip and fall accident, you may have legal recourse. There are several factors that […]
People are clumsy; we always slip and fall. It happens, it’s natural. We fall, then we get up, scrape our knee, put on a band-aid, and keep going. But sometimes, when we fall, we really fall. Depending on the environment, a simple slip and fall accident could turn into a very serious injury. When this […]
Being injured can throw the lives of you and your family into chaos. It’s an uncertain time. If your injury is an accident caused by somebody is, you’ll want to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. Slip and fall accidents end in over 1 million hospital visits each year. And these accidents are […]